Meraki Hair & Beauty

These photos make me cringe and laugh. 😂 big thanks to Lynda Christine Barton for digging them out.

Looking back, there were some great haircuts when …I started working with Emma and there were definitely a few questionable ones from my school years!

But they’ve reminded me of something important.
Long before I became a hairdresser, I was a client trying to find someone who really understood short hair.

Not someone who made me look 20 years older! (I wish I had photos of those awful bouffant blowdries or the time I walked out of the salon looking like something from the film Conhead!)

Not someone who tried to talk me into growing it.
Someone who understood that short hair can be soft, bold, alternative, effortless—or all of those things at once.

I know what it’s like to walk into a salon hoping someone will understand your vision.
And I know how good it feels when they do.

That’s why short hair has become one of my favourite things to cut. Every consultation starts with getting to know you, your style, your routine, and how you want to feel when you leave.

Maybe that’s why my recent posts about short hair have resonated with so many people. They’re not really about hair.
They’re about feeling understood.

If you’ve been looking for a hairdresser who genuinely enjoys cutting short hair and takes the time to listen, I’d love to welcome you when a space becomes available.

🤍 Thinking about becoming a client?
My diary is currently full, but my waiting list is always open. I regularly contact people when cancellations become available or when I have space to welcome new clients. If you’d like to join the waiting list, just send me a DM.
You’re also very welcome to book a complimentary consultation first—a relaxed, no-pressure way to meet me, have a look around the salon and chat through your hair goals.

The Parade Shops Shrewsbury

Gender neutral hair and beauty salon in Shropshire. Neurospicy. Trauma informed, lgbtq. Trans. Non judgemental.